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India to Saudi Arabia customs duty calculator

Duty-free allowance, gold, phones, cash and banned items for travellers arriving in Saudi Arabia from India.

✅ Every number is labelled Official, Reported or Estimated, with its source and the date we checked it.

Quick answer

Duty-free allowance in Saudi ArabiaSAR 3,000 ✅ Official
Gold jewellerydeclare ✅ Official
Mobile phonesallowed 🟣 Reported
Cash & currencydeclare ✅ Official
Alcoholprohibited 🟣 Reported

Personal luggage and gifts up to SAR 3,000 are duty-free if personal, non-commercial and not restricted.

50 g of 22K gold is worth about SAR 22,636 at today's rate.

Duty-free allowance in Saudi Arabia

Personal luggage and gifts up to SAR 3,000 are duty-free if personal, non-commercial and not restricted. ✅ Official

5% customs duty plus 15% VAT on the excess (plus a SAR 20 declaration fee). 🟣 Reported

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⛔ Saudi Arabia

  • Alcohol: Alcohol is prohibited. Any quantity is confiscated and penalties may apply.
  • Meat, milk & dairy: Pork and pork products are prohibited.
  • Narcotics & drugs: Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse.

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  • Medicines: Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval.
  • Plants, seeds & fruit: Plants, seeds and fresh fruit usually need a phytosanitary certificate. Declare them.
  • Drones: Drones need GACA/authority approval.
  • Weapons & ammunition: Firearms, ammunition and many knives need an import permit or licence issued in advance.

Leaving India

  • Declare high-value items (jewellery, cameras, laptops) on departure so you can bring them back duty-free. ≈ Estimated

Declare or pay online

  • ZATCA e-Declaration (website or ZATCA app): Declare gifts/purchases over SAR 3,000, tobacco, cash or jewellery of SAR 60,000+ online before arriving or departing. Cash/jewellery and restricted items also need a visit to the declaration office. ✅ Official

⚖️ If you don't declare

  • Not declaring cash or gold of SAR 60,000+: fine of 25% of the value for a first offence, up to 50% for repeat offences, and the money/gold can be seized.
  • Undeclared goods: duty and penalties, with confiscation possible.
  • Alcohol, drugs and pork: confiscation and criminal prosecution.

🟣 Reported Gulf News – ZATCA: fines 25% of value (first offence) up to 50%

Frequently asked questions

How much can I bring duty-free from India to Saudi Arabia?

SAR 3,000. Personal luggage and gifts up to SAR 3,000 are duty-free if personal, non-commercial and not restricted.

Can I carry Gold jewellery from India to Saudi Arabia?

Declare jewellery and precious stones worth SAR 60,000 or more (on arrival and departure).

How much cash can I carry to Saudi Arabia?

Declare cash of SAR 60,000 or more when entering or leaving. Fines up to 50% of the value for not declaring.

Can I pay customs duty online before travelling to Saudi Arabia?

Yes. ZATCA e-Declaration (website or ZATCA app): Declare gifts/purchases over SAR 3,000, tobacco, cash or jewellery of SAR 60,000+ online before arriving or departing. Cash/jewellery and restricted items also need a visit to the declaration office.

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Last checked: 2026-11-09